solarparrot
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- Joined
- Feb 14, 2012
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- Location
- NOAZ (Northern Arizona)
- Vehicle Year
- 1998
- Make / Model
- ranger
- Engine Size
- 3.0
- Transmission
- Automatic
I have: 1998 ranger W/3.0 automatic W/OD RWD
The problem (other than me): I retired, moved to the high desert, hit a rock, dented the trans/pan exactly where the intake hole is for the filter. this caused the trans to start slipping, yadayada. I dilligently researched the identification of the Transmission in your forum and went to the local pick a part to grab a temporary to slap in while I build a beefcake rebuild.(screetching to a complete halt) your data indicates I have a 4r44e transmission and the hastings at the pull a part says i have a A4od.
I did find a tag attached to the rear of my trans that is stampped
"98GT EAA" and below that "07 G 23"
I use this truck to tow a water buffalo to and from my land where I am building a new home, so the rebuild will be a HD build.
Question 1; should I be looking for a newer generation trans to build that will be more durable for towing?
Question 2; what model would that be that would bolt onto the 3.0 (4r55 / 5r??) or are the a4ods more bullit proof?
I have built many transmissions in the past before electronics, so I am fairly confident the rebuild will go well.
any suggestions for shift mods while I'm inside will be greatly appreciated!
Bob
The problem (other than me): I retired, moved to the high desert, hit a rock, dented the trans/pan exactly where the intake hole is for the filter. this caused the trans to start slipping, yadayada. I dilligently researched the identification of the Transmission in your forum and went to the local pick a part to grab a temporary to slap in while I build a beefcake rebuild.(screetching to a complete halt) your data indicates I have a 4r44e transmission and the hastings at the pull a part says i have a A4od.
I did find a tag attached to the rear of my trans that is stampped
"98GT EAA" and below that "07 G 23"
I use this truck to tow a water buffalo to and from my land where I am building a new home, so the rebuild will be a HD build.
Question 1; should I be looking for a newer generation trans to build that will be more durable for towing?
Question 2; what model would that be that would bolt onto the 3.0 (4r55 / 5r??) or are the a4ods more bullit proof?
I have built many transmissions in the past before electronics, so I am fairly confident the rebuild will go well.
any suggestions for shift mods while I'm inside will be greatly appreciated!
Bob